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Discover Kerala on a classic route connecting historic coastal trading ports, cool mountain tea estates, wildlife reserves and quiet backwaters. You begin in Kochi exploring colonial monuments and local markets before winding uphill towards Munnar's waterfalls, viewpoint panoramas and tea museum.
From the high hills, travel south to the spice plantations and forested waters of Thekkady's Periyar National Park. Finish by boarding a traditional houseboat to cruise the canals and serene open waters of Vembanad Lake before returning via Kumarakom to Kochi.
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KochiDay 1 · Kochi
Meet your driver at Kochi airport or railway station and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, head out on a city tour to visit St. Francis Church, India's oldest European church, and the Portuguese-built Mattancherry Palace. Later in the evening, Include time for shopping as you wander through the bustling local markets. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Kochi.
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MunnarDay 2 · Munnar
Enjoy breakfast, check out of your hotel, and visit the historic Fort Kochi area to see its Dutch, Portuguese, and British architecture. Then begin the scenic four-hour drive to Munnar. Along the winding route, Include stops to admire Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Valara Waterfalls and the sweeping views at Pothamedu Viewpoint. Arrive in Munnar, check in to your hotel and unwind. Spend the night in Munnar.
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MunnarDay 3 · Munnar
After breakfast, embark on a full day of sightseeing around Munnar. Visit Echo Point, Kundala Lake, verdant tea gardens, the Tea Museum, and Mattupetty Lake and Dam. You will also attempt to visit Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, subject to ticket availability and seasonal closures. Note that the Tea Museum is closed on Mondays. Boating on the lakes is optional at extra cost. Return to your hotel for a second overnight stay in Munnar.
Breakfast included
ThekkadyDay 4 · Thekkady
Have breakfast and check out, stopping at Pothamedu Viewpoint and Attukad Waterfall before setting out towards Thekkady. Arrange your morning drive to visit Elephant Junction on the way. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and visit Periyar National Park, where you take a shared boat ride on Periyar Lake. An elephant ride through a spice plantation is optional at extra cost. If time permits, you may take an optional trip to Gavi Village. Spend the night at your hotel in Thekkady.
Breakfast included
AlleppeyDay 5 · Alleppey
Eat breakfast, check out of your Thekkady hotel and drive to Alleppey. Here, board a traditional Kerala houseboat to cruise through scenic canals, paddy fields and village waterfronts along Vembanad Lake. Watch the sunset from the deck as the boat navigates calm backwaters before mooring in a peaceful bay for the evening. Spend an atmospheric night on board the houseboat in Alleppey.
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AlleppeyDay 6 · Alleppey
Enjoy breakfast on the water before disembarking your Alleppey houseboat. Arrange your transfer by road and Include a Kumarakom-side visit or village connection on the journey back to Kochi. Your driver will drop you off at Kochi International Airport or the railway station in time for your onward travels.
Breakfast included
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, hotel stays and transfers. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits.
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6 days and 5 nights, across 4 destinations.
Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Cheeyappara Waterfalls; Valara Waterfalls; Pothamedu Viewpoint; Attukad Waterfall; Tea gardens; Tea Museum.
Couples and families looking for an easy-paced introduction to Kerala's hills, wildlife and backwaters.
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From ₹26,300 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, hotel stays and transfers. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.
Accommodation as mentioned, inclusive of all taxes, on a breakfast-only plan; Vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary (Sedan / Innova / Tempo Traveller); All Inner line Permits; Toll taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, and driver allowances; Sightseeing as per itinerary. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
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